Internal Audit - SOX - Associate Manager
We’re Coinbase. We’re the world’s most trusted way to join the crypto revolution, serving more than 89 million accounts in more than 100 countries.
Our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web 3.0 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us.
There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world.
Ready to #LiveCrypto? Who you are:
- You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
- You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0.
- You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
- You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
- You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
- You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.
Coinbase is looking for an experienced Associate Manager of Internal Audit - SOX Compliance. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit - SOX Compliance Lead, this person will fill a newly created role and help develop next-generation audit practices around SOX compliance. This includes helping to define robust risk, control and SOX processes to mitigate risk and ensure compliance over Sarbanes-Oxley during our company’s rapid growth.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Partner with business process owners to create and maintain SOX 404 documentation including process flow diagrams/narratives, facilitate walkthroughs and review controls to assess design effectiveness.
- Collaborating to complete the operational effectiveness assessment for the annual SOX404 Compliance Plan in accordance with prescribed timelines; Develop & implement repeatable processes for both 302 & 404 assertions.
- Working with internal partners (Finance, IT Security) and external auditors to coordinate audit controls testing and walkthroughs to streamline impact on the business, align testing results and yield efficiencies.
- Reviewing for completeness and accuracy of reports and information used in the performance of the control/produced by the entity (IUC/IPE).
- Helping implement a SOX repository, utilizing tools such as Archer GRC or similar systems
- Reviewing, assessing, and evaluating reported control deficiencies, root causes, with process owners to develop remediation plans, and monitor remediation progress.
- Preparing materials over SOX compliance findings and assertions for Audit Committee meetings.
- Helping with company wide training of business process owners and related functions with respect to internal controls and SOX compliance.
- Project manage teams of co-source testers and off-shore resources across multiple time zones regarding quality reviews over testing, timeliness of deliverables, and general questions.
- Seek to continuously improve the SOX program to become more efficient and effective through optimization and automation
- Play a key role in annual and semiannual risk assessment in coordination with the Internal Audit team.
- Assist as needed with SOX-adjacent operational audits.
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- Degree in accounting/finance or related field; ideally Big-4 and/or public company experience
- 5+ years of financial services experience in Audit, ICFR/SOX Compliance, Finance, Risk Management, Management Consulting or related functions
- Practical knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and COSO Requirements
- Experience executing ICFR/SOX responsibilities, including financial statement review, internal controls testing, findings management.
- Proven project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and deadlines
- Ability to coordinate and manage project deliverables cross functionally with internal and external partners.
- Ability to coordinate and manage projects with various co-source and offshore resources across time-zones (e.g. India, UK, Japan etc. ).
- Solid analytical and problem solving skills, with high standards for quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
Nice to haves:
- Public accounting experience and/or relevant industry experience preferred
- Experience working in a fast paced organization
- Entrepreneurial attitude and experience with, or the ability to adapt to, a rapidly growing start-up with associated complexities and ambiguities
- Understanding of crypto, payments and/or financial services industry and experience in auditing information systems and controls
- Professional Accounting or Internal Audit / IT Audit qualification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, etc.) or comprehensive working knowledge of the Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) or Institute of Internal Auditor practice
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Notice for Colorado applicants as required by sb19-085 (8-5-20). Target annual salary for this role performed in Colorado, is $127,075 + target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
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